Opinion / Stop taking health advice from AI-generated social media videos
12 May 2026, 18:44 PM
Opinion
Opinion / The illusion of choice in choosing science
1 May 2026, 10:00 AM
Opinion
Opinion / Antimicrobial resistance and its impact on cancer treatment in Bangladesh
8 April 2026, 23:45 PM
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Opinion / The outrage machine: How social media profits from fake literacy panics
3 April 2026, 11:00 AM
Opinion
International Women’s Day / The cost of being a woman
8 March 2026, 18:46 PM
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Opinion / The perils of our news consumption habits
6 March 2026, 11:00 AM
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Opinion / Bangladesh women’s AFC Asian Cup opener was a treat to watch
4 March 2026, 14:52 PM
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Opinion / Students and the spectre of intimidation at Suhrawardy Udyan
24 February 2026, 19:14 PM
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Opinion / Are economics curricula in universities losing their humane aspect?
19 February 2026, 01:00 AM
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Opinion / The inflation of education: Are degrees losing their value?
9 February 2026, 14:57 PM
Opinion
Murder at DU and JU: Must we emulate what we dismantled?
Destroying a regime is one thing; ensuring that its legacy doesn't infect the future is another.
19 September 2024, 16:47 PM
The underlying effects of the current HSC culture
After 2019, HSC exams have been conducted on inconsistent terms and conditions. The standards of which have not been good enough as they failed to adequately evaluate students' true potential.
22 August 2024, 10:12 AM
The lack of freedom for minorities is indicative of institutional issues
The communal attacks against minorities undermine the very essence of unity and justice that countless student protesters have sacrificed their lives for.
7 August 2024, 15:00 PM
The importance of gender quota
In Bangladesh, gender quotas are essential for cultivating a more equitable society.
1 August 2024, 03:30 AM
Your comments on leaving the country are not welcome here
It is the task— the responsibility, even— of anyone with a semblance of power to uphold the rights of those without. So when crisis befalls, why do we suggest escape to those who cannot?
17 July 2024, 12:50 PM
World leaders are disconnected from the youth
Student protestors are calling out the double standards of Western powers
24 May 2024, 03:00 AM
How university rankings fail to paint the full picture
The formulaic nature of rankings means that universities can easily game the system to climb up certain data points.
16 May 2024, 09:37 AM
Sexual harassment in universities and the struggle for justice
The recent case of Fairuz Abontika is a painful reminder of how incompetent universities are in dealing with sexual harassment complaints
21 March 2024, 15:46 PM
With Ramadan returning, should classes be online?
When we speak of learning being efficient, it is important to remember that the traffic in Dhaka city really works against everyone.
13 March 2024, 21:00 PM
The drawbacks of open credit systems
Despite the pros that open credit systems come with, a few fundamental pitfalls can threaten to make your academic life even more of a struggle.
22 February 2024, 00:00 AM
The need for diverse scholarships beyond sports
Why limit scholarships and quotas to sports?
21 December 2023, 13:43 PM
How political instability affects students
While online classes are necessary given the situation, they are not a cure.
16 November 2023, 00:00 AM
Was the six-month semester a good idea for private universities?
The new system has created a looming threat of session jams, something previously unheard of in private institutes.
20 July 2023, 00:00 AM
Why must there be a mandatory minimum university attendance?
Whilst it is not an easy task to do well in tests without attending classes, if a student somehow manages to make up for it by working hard they shouldn’t suffer for it.
20 July 2023, 00:00 AM
Why there’s a lack of English medium students applying to public universities
It’s commonly seen that participation from English medium students is comparatively much lower.
23 May 2023, 09:49 AM
Why online classes during Ramadan should be the standard
It has been difficult for schools to accommodate a vacation throughout Ramadan. However, what makes it unacceptable is not opting for online classes.
6 April 2023, 17:00 PM
The BCS obsession of public university students
Why do many public university students abandon their majors to become BCS cadres?
23 February 2023, 00:00 AM
Should menstrual leaves be issued in educational institutions?
Menstruation, one of the most normal bodily functions, has been branded as taboo since the beginning of time.
2 February 2023, 00:00 AM
Are private universities ready for a two-semester system?
The scenario here has been nothing but rushed and confusing.
19 January 2023, 00:00 AM
Do university rankings reflect reality?
Do rankings serve any purpose other than boosting institutional pride?
13 October 2022, 15:16 PM